As a resort, Millbrook Resort aims to be the perfect destination for all travellers seeking a holistic experience of relaxation and wellness. With two world-class 18-hole golf courses on site, golf at Millbrook offers more than just an enjoyable afternoon with friends. Playing golf here can significantly enhance your overall wellbeing, positively impacting your physical health, mental clarity, and social connections.
Here’s a closer look at how golf can benefit your overall wellbeing.
Physical Health Benefits:
1. Cardiovascular Exercise: Golf may not have the same intensity as running or biking but is still offers ample cardiovascular exercise. Walking around an 18-hole course can cover between up to 8.5km on a standard course. This steady, low-impact form of exercise has many benefits such as strengthening the heart, improve circulation and helps to manage weight. Furthermore, if you’re carrying or pulling your clubs, you’ll burn even more calories each round and benefit more.
2. Flexibility & Balance: The mechanics of a golf swing require good flexibility and balance. Regularly playing golf helps maintain and improve these attributes, which are crucial for overall mobility and reducing the risk of falls, especially as you age. At the Millbrook Resort Health & Fitness Centre, we have Luke, a TPI-certified personal trainer skilled in golf-specific screening, movement, and programming. If you need help with your swing mobility, he can provide the right guidance and specific exercises to ensure you have an optimal golf swing on the course. Reach out to Luke here.
Mental Health Benefits:
1. Stress reduction: Golf is often played in serene natural settings, where the combination of green landscapes, fresh air, and, in the case of Millbrook Resort, stunning mountainous views surrounding our Remarkables and Coronet courses can be incredibly calming.
2. Mindfulness and Presence: The nature of golf typically requires constant focus with each shot, allowing players to stay present and momentarily distract themselves from everyday life. This can improve mental health, reduce anxiety, and promote a sense of peace and well-being.
Social Benefits:
1. Social interaction: Many of our members at Millbrook Resort play golf weekly with friends or organised groups. This provides opportunities to meet new people and build connections. Maintaining social connections is vital for mental health, as it reduces feelings of loneliness and fosters a sense of community.
2. Family bonding: Golf can be a great family activity. Playing together encourages family bonding, teaches children the value of patience, discipline, and sportsmanship. Organising a round with your son or daughter provides the perfect opportunity to bond and spend quality time together.
Environmental and Lifestyle Benefits:
1. Connection with nature: Golf courses are often beautifully landscaped and maintained, offering players a chance to connect with nature. Connection with nature is important for humans as it can have various mental health benefits, including reduced stress, improved mood, and a sense of tranquillity.
2. Enjoyment and fulfilment: Ultimately, golf is fun. The enjoyment that comes from playing a round, improving your game, and spending time with friends and family contributes to overall happiness and fulfilment, which are all key components to overall wellbeing.
Golf is much more than just a sport; it's a holistic activity that benefits the body, mind, and soul. Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner, taking up golf can be a valuable investment in your overall health and wellbeing. Playing on scenic and beautiful courses like Millbrook Resort offers the perfect setting for clearing your mind. Mitchell Newport, one of our Golf Supervisors and a passionate golfer who has played at Millbrook numerous times, says:
"The 360-degree views at Millbrook Resort really puts everything in perspective and can make every round feel special, regardless of the quality of golf."
So, what are you waiting for? Book your next round of golf at Millbrook and enhance your overall wellbeing.
If you need some guidance with your golf game, whether you're just starting out or looking for direction, our team of outstanding NZPGA qualified coaches are here to help. Find out more here.
